Supplier Quality Engineer
Core
Partner with suppliers, operations, engineering, and program teams to ensure high-quality products and a reliable supply chain through quality management, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.
Role type
Supplier Quality Engineer
Builds
High-quality electrical connection and protection solutions
Domain
Manufacturing / Electrical Engineering / Supply Chain
Required skills
Root cause analysis (RCCA, 8D, 3L5Y), APQP, PPAP, SPC, Process Capability Studies, FMEA, Control Plans, GD&T, Supplier relationship management, Audit execution, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma
Preferred skills
Quality Certifications (CQE, CMQ, CQA), ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor training
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Serve as primary liaison between suppliers and internal teams to resolve quality issues; Lead daily supplier quality management activities and risk escalation; Visit supplier locations to develop and strengthen quality systems; Participate in supplier assessments, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives; Coach and mentor suppliers on quality-related training; Lead Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities and manage corrective actions; Support APQP and PPAP activities for new product introductions; Partner with suppliers on process capability studies and control plan development; Lead supplier quality improvement initiatives to drive a zero-defect mindset; Maintain supplier quality documentation and audit reports.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
